http://exhibits.library.stonybrook.edu/mfp/files/original/704f08814452eb025f72d6988e4a2d03.pdf 75cdb6dc0fa33eb829efdfe0a39131bb PDF Text Text February 22, 1972 Dear Dr. Plstcow, It is quite I have read the section good, and my on few comments are antidepressants carefully. listed in the margins. I would suggest that the sections related to the presumed effectiveness of the MAUI be reviewed, for the available data is chiefly uncontrolled testimonials. The list of dangers is well documented, however, and the contrast sufficiently great for us to have eschewed the use of these drugs in our treatment programs. Indeed, the risks are as great as with the amphetamines, and perhaps the same cautionary tones should be encouraged. Recent evaluations of convulsive therapy, particularly with the modification of unilateral ECT, with succinylcholine and Brevitsl, show this technique to be 80~9OZ effective (and safe) in severe depressive states. Perhaps the Council should review the whole range of therapies listed under 'antidepresssnts', and introduce a section on ECT. This treatment is surely more effective and safer than the amphetamines or MAUI. For a recent comprehensive review, see the February issue of 'Safiffiafg {M organtatfiy; published by Grune & Strstton. these notes may Finally, may give in the I ask that list you acknowledge the of acknowledgements ? Many little thanks. help Sincerely yours, Fink, H.D. Professor of Psychiatry Mex � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence to: Platcow, ? Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context mfp-05-00-026-1-069 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource <a title="Fink, Max, 1923-" href="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79039548" target="_blank">Fink, Max, 1923-</a> Subject The topic of the resource Correspondence -- Correspondence Relation A related resource The Max Fink Collection Description An account of the resource Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a title="IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED" href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/" target="_blank">IN COPYRIGHT - EDUCATIONAL USE PERMITTED</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries. Stony Brook University Libraries (State University of New York). Language A language of the resource en-US Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Correspondence